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U.S. House Clears Path for Crypto Bills After Record-Long 10-Hour Vote—GENIUS Act Set for Final Vote
In a historic move, the U.S. House of Representatives has cleared the path for crypto bills to advance after an unprecedented 10-hour vote on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The marathon session culminated in a narrow win with a 217-212 margin.
As reported by Crypto News Flash, the record-breaking vote will allow the GENIUS Act and the Clarity Act to move forward for final consideration. Notably, the House Freedom Caucus members have agreed to tie an anti-Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) bill to the National Defense Authorization Act.
The lengthy procedural vote commenced at 11:19 a.m. ET and continued until 21:04 p.m. ET, with the outcome indicating that the House will proceed with advancing the crypto agenda set forth by U.S. President Donald Trump. Key takeaways from this development include:
* The GENIUS Act is now poised to be voted on today, Thursday, as part of a broader effort to cement the country’s position as a global leader in the cryptocurrency space.
* The Clarity Act will reportedly receive its final vote next week.
* An agreement has been reached by House Freedom Caucus members to tie an anti-Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) bill to the National Defense Authorization Act, which is expected to further solidify U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to a robust crypto agenda.
This outcome could signal significant progress towards shaping the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, with potential far-reaching implications for the global digital asset market.
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Source: www.crypto-news-flash.com
